Synopsis

In the twilight of its grandeur, archaeologist and historian Richard Miles explores the ascent and decline of the Roman Empire. At its zenith, the empire’s civilization flourished across a vast territory stretching from Hadrian's Wall to the Euphrates, encompassing sixty million citizens and subjects. Despite the reigns of tyrannical emperors, the imperial system endured, strengthened by the loyalty of distant elites fostered through cultural aspiration, economic promise, and military might. Yet